QA Engineer – Qualification & Failure Analysis (QFAR)

About the role

The QA Engineer (QFAR) is responsible for executing qualification, test methodology, metrology and failure analysis to ensure parts meet OEM and warranty standards. The role supports new part, product and process qualification, sustenance and development while maintaining cost‑efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Define qualification and reliability testing methods based on requirements.
• Maintain work instructions and job aids for compliant execution.
• Manage qualification/reliability systems, documentation and deviations.
• Conduct material analysis and product characterization for global support.
• Review failure analysis reports and provide advanced insights and solutions.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives and lead test‑methodology projects.
• Monitor lab inventory of parts, materials and products.
• Support the qualification and reliability engineering team and mentor junior members.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (EE, ME, Materials, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years experience in consumer‑electronics manufacturing or equivalent cadetship.
• At least 2 years in laboratory and reliability testing.
• Experience with failure analysis and metrology tools such as SEM‑EDS, 3D X‑ray imaging or CMM is preferred.

Required skills

• Continuous Improvement methodologies (PDCA, DMAIC, 8D, 7QC tools).
• Quality Manufacturing and Quality Systems.
• Mobile testing, repair and troubleshooting.
• Manufacturing diagnostics and advanced mobile communications technology.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Project management.
• Material characterization and analysis.
• Change and risk management.
• Advanced quality planning.
• Laboratory testing equipment and non‑conforming handling systems.